Community Services Coordinator

Help to improve access to care and resources for the homeless in Solano County.

The Department of Health and Social Services is recruiting for two new positions:

Community Services Coordinator—Mentally Ill Homeless Outreach 

The Community Services Coordinator position, will work in the Housing & Community Services Unit in the Health and Social Services Department - Administration Division.  This position will be charged with coordination of County and allied community programs directed at serving homeless mentally ill individuals.  This position will work closely with the homeless mentally ill outreach team (to include contract providers) to ensure mental health outreach, assessment and linkage activities while assuring a coherent approach to homeless outreach for the mentally ill throughout the County.  This position will coordinate a multi-disciplinary approach to meet the needs of the homeless mentally ill, coordinate activities with the homeless mentally ill outreach team and the related activities of homeless outreach workers within the County, and others, while also being responsible to respond to community requests for assistance, planning and program consultation where issues of serious mental illness are concerned.   

Community Services Coordinator—Black Infant Health Program 

The Black Infant Health Program (BIH) is recruiting for a Community Services Coordinator to ensure that the program is implemented according to State standards.  The Community Services Coordinator reports to the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Manager and supports the program by implementing the BIH program in accordance with established Black Infant Health policies and procedures in order to provide primary support and appropriate oversight to the staff, and to build and model a strengths-based, client-centered culture. The Coordinator must possess knowledge about community organizations and community resources serving the African American community and demonstrate an understanding of the complex, interrelated issues and concerns contributing to health disparities affecting African Americans. In addition, the Coordinator will be responsible for conducting chart audits, data analysis, and other quality assurance functions to maintain program adherence. 

Under general direction of a higher level Manager, Administrator or Director, plans, organizes, coordinates, and oversees one or more programs that address a continuum of care including community support, social rehabilitation, health care, HUD funded/sponsored housing assistance, and/or behavioral health services for clients and their families; participates in the development, recommendation, implementation and evaluation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to program area; coordinates and supports local agencies in providing assistance and services; participates in or acts as a liaison with policy and planning groups; participates in contract development and monitoring, quality assurance activities, and in developing and monitoring the assigned budget. Provides staff support to higher level management. All work is performed in accordance with professional standards.

To review the full class specification which includes examples of duties, please visit http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=19394

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill part-time and full-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education: A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in Psychology, Social Work, Public Administration, Health Services Administration, or a closely related field. A Master's degree in a related field is desirable

AND

Experience: Three years of full-time paid experience in a public sector, health, mental health, social services, housing, or community-based services related program of which one year was in a supervisory, program coordinator or lead capacity.  

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:  

Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver’s License, Class C.  Note:  The driver’s license must be kept current while employed in this class.

Solano County offers a comprehensive benefit package to full and part-time employees which includes a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits offered through CalPERS. The County contributes 75% of the Kaiser family rate for the Bay area for coverage that begins the first of the month following date of hire. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only medical coverage or those who waive medical insurance coverage. Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.

Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement, and contributes to Social Security.

Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 78 full time pay periods (approximately 3 years). Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year. Additionally, the County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.

To review complete benefits information, please visit https://admin.solanocounty.com:4433/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=16476

The bargaining agreement for this position expires on September 28, 2015. The union is currently in bargaining with the County for wage, hours, benefits and other working conditions for employment.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a written and/or practical exam, an oral interview, or any combination listed. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.  These provisions are subject to change.   A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process.

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, certificates, DD-214) must be submitted with a document cover sheet, available on the County's employment website: http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the of Human Resources’ office, and are due by the final filing date.

Previously submitted application materials for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.  

Questions can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA  

All applicants must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) by the final filing date. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts (if required) by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person, by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email at recruitment@solanocounty.com.  When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (e.g., Office Assistant II) and the recruitment number (e.g., 12-123456-01).

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and whether they will continue in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely.  Omitted information will not be considered or assumed.  Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.

1. Describe strategies that you have used successfully in advocating for the homeless, mentally ill or other needy population.
2. Describe your experience engaging the homeless, mentally ill or other needy populations, including assisting individuals into services and permanent housing solutions.
3. Describe your experience in facilitating interagency coordination among service providers, care providers, local citizens, the business community, faith-based and other community organizations, and law enforcement to address issues related to homelessness.
4. Describe your work experience in public health, specifically in women's health.  
5. Describe how you have developed strategies and/or programs to address health disparities, including your approach to ensure health equity.  
6. Describe your experience conducting quality assurance, e.g. chart audits, data analysis, etc.

9/9/15 - Final filing date for applications and required documents.

Week of 9/21/15 - Tentative date for oral board interviews

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.  A copy of the DD214, showing discharge type, must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.

Applicants who have a service connected disability must submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.  Disability must be rated at least 10% to be eligible for disabled veteran's points.  Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under honorable conditions shall have five (5) points added to their combined score.  Disabled veterans shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score.  Veteran preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:  Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need special testing arrangements, must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://webstartadmin/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=6664.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment.  Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

Located 45 miles northeast of San Francisco and 45 miles southwest of Sacramento, Solano County is home to rolling hills, waterfronts and fertile farmland.

Located 45 miles northeast of San Francisco and 45 miles southwest of Sacramento, Solano County is home to rolling hills, waterfronts and fertile farmland.

Located 45 miles northeast of San Francisco and 45 miles southwest of Sacramento, Solano County is home to rolling hills, waterfronts and fertile farmland.

Solano offers a blend of agriculture, corporate business, cultural venues, festivals and events, and provides residents with many recreation and entertainment choices. The County is also home to Travis Air Force Base.

With its strategic location, affordable housing, natural resources, responsible land use planning, and attractive quality of life, Solano County is a great place to live, learn, work and play.

County Population (January 2012): 413,786

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.  

SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER